Solomon

The one thing that stands out in his profile is his preference for normal ground. On standard conditions he has won twice from seven races, a win rate of 29 percent—close to one win in every three starts. That's a genuine strength in a horse whose overall record is modest. Trainer P Sweeney, based at Letterkenny in County Donegal, has managed Solomon through most of this journey, though the yard itself has only sent out six winners all season, suggesting it operates at a modest level. Luke McAteer, Solomon's most frequent jockey, has ridden him five times without a single win, which may explain why he is not in the saddle as often as he might be. Solomon remains active and in work, with a race just yesterday, so there is life in the engine yet. The question now is whether, at five years old and after such a long wait for another win, he can find better ground and better luck sooner rather than later.